‘Disturbing’, ‘had the prettiest smile’: Tennis pros react to killing of Radhika Yadav, state-level player, by her father

Radhika Yadav, a former national-level tennis player, was fatally shot by her father, Deepak Yadav, in Gurugram. Deepak confessed, stating he was humiliated by villagers’ taunts about living off his daughter’s earnings from her tennis academy. This mockery, coupled with accusations against Radhika’s character, drove him to commit the heinous act using his licensed revolver.

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Pantnagar scientists develop long-lasting antibacterial plastic

Researchers at GB Pant University have developed an antibacterial plastic that resists microbial contamination for 72 hours. Infused with antibacterial nanoparticles via liquid carbon dioxide, this biodegradable and non-toxic plastic has applications in healthcare and food packaging. The university has patented the technology and is licensing it to a manufacturer for co-branded products.

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